So what’s the matter with this?

Was forsberg going anywhere here? NO
Was Forsling? NO

He didn’t give up anyone off the active roster and acquired a decent depth f prospect.

I see zero problems with this. DeHaan can block shots and protect his end. Now everyone’s new whipping boy maata can play even less minutes.
- SteveRain

Sarcasm eludes you.

Also, what's the fascination with shot blocking?

4th line grinders and PK specialists.

Hawks fix their PK, they are a completely different team as far as standings.
- vabeachbear

Yep. That's exactly what I expect.

Any d-man that's moved will be for that top-six forward they'd like to add.

Then one or two grinder/specialists and a veteran GK on July 1.

I like the trade, but I am trying to understand it from Carolina's perspective. Do they think they can develop Forsling into a possible second pair caliber D? And do they think Forsberg can become serviceable? They seem to have cap space now. About $25 mill left to fill 8 spots on the roster. Maybe they did it for cap space, but they usually aren't ones to go up against the limit.

I’m not so sure anyone is moving from this blueline. Think the plan is to have quality depth plus de Haan is out til December. I like the pairings and think they’ll keep looking for ways to improve the club via trades as Stan said. UFA prices are too crazy thus far.
- Assman22

You think they will carry nine defensemen (assuming Joki makes the team) ?

So what’s the matter with this?

Was forsberg going anywhere here? NO
Was Forsling? NO

He didn’t give up anyone off the active roster and acquired a decent depth f prospect.

I see zero problems with this. DeHaan can block shots and protect his end. Now everyone’s new whipping boy maata can play even less minutes.
- SteveRain

My only problem with this is the shoulder injury and surgery.

Didn’t I read that it wasn’t his first?

This is Carolina's way of reciprocating for the TT trade
- TommyHawk

I thought they did that with the Darling trade.

4th line grinders and PK specialists.

Hawks fix their PK, they are a completely different team as far as standings.
- vabeachbear

Can’t argue with that logic...

Sarcasm eludes you.
- Elbows15

Ha. I need the red font. You never know with this group.....

Oh and Contreras is going to get his @ss drilled for the stunt he pulled on his hr tonight. Not if but when.

Ha. I need the red font. You never know with this group.....

Oh and Contreras is going to get his @ss drilled for the stunt he pulled on his hr tonight. Not if but when.
- SteveRain

Just hit an rbi single up the middle

I like the trade, but I am trying to understand it from Carolina's perspective. Do they think they can develop Forsling into a possible second pair caliber D? And do they think Forsberg can become serviceable? They seem to have cap space now. About $25 mill left to fill 8 spots on the roster. Maybe they did it for cap space, but they usually aren't ones to go up against the limit.
- 333inthe3rd

Nobody wants Faulk, that's the problem. Plus they made that stupid trade for Marleau.

I like the trade, but I am trying to understand it from Carolina's perspective. Do they think they can develop Forsling into a possible second pair caliber D? And do they think Forsberg can become serviceable? They seem to have cap space now. About $25 mill left to fill 8 spots on the roster. Maybe they did it for cap space, but they usually aren't ones to go up against the limit.
- 333inthe3rd

As I mentioned previously, wait til you see what Aho gets

So what’s the matter with this?

Was forsberg going anywhere here? NO
Was Forsling? NO

He didn’t give up anyone off the active roster and acquired a decent depth f prospect.

I see zero problems with this. DeHaan can block shots and protect his end. Now everyone’s new whipping boy maata can play even less minutes.
- SteveRain

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uhh.... no thanks....

So they got one of their guys, which forward do you think they get?
- SoftServe

Anders Lee would be an unbelievable get, but he may be too costly.

Soooooo much Salary allocated to depth defense now in Maata, Murphy, De Haan and Seabrook...something’s gotta give...

Sarcasm eludes you.

Also, what's the fascination with shot blocking?
- Elbows15

I think it's important on the PK, and final minutes of the game, but i guess not?

Soooooo much Salary allocated to depth defense now in Maata, Murphy, De Haan and Seabrook...something’s gotta give...
- EnzoD

I think Murphy is the odd man out

Sarcasm eludes you.

Also, what's the fascination with shot blocking?
- Elbows15

Shot blocking is the new face punching, it shows masculinity.

Anders Lee would be an unbelievable get, but he may be too costly.
- Hawkytalk

If they move AA for a pick or prospect, they could squeeze him in. Really just need a top 6 wing, re-sign the RFA’s, and the team is set. Dach is starting in Chicago game 1. No way they send him back to Saskatoon for yet another season there imo.

Soooooo much Salary allocated to depth defense now in Maata, Murphy, De Haan and Seabrook...something’s gotta give...
- EnzoD

Gus and Seabrook to Florida with Kane as the sweetener = Glorious cap space.

Well spoken young man
- BetweenTheDots

His maturity belies his age. What I have noticed about him is that he's very cerebral and poised. I wouldn't be surprised to see him make the big club out of camp even though it might not be In the best interest of his development.

I think it's important on the PK, and final minutes of the game, but i guess not?
- BetweenTheDots

I am not saying it doesn't have value but I sure don't want a group that leads the league in blocking shots. Odds are you are spending too much time in your own zone.

My only problem with this is the shoulder injury and surgery.

Didn’t I read that it wasn’t his first?
- StLBravesFan

According to this link; https://www.foxsports.com...n-de-haan-player-injuries

He’s had 4 upper body injuries. 3 of them were in the same year and probably resulted in the surgery he had. So basically he has only 2 shoulder injuries.

Is the plan to trade for all the depth Dmen corner market then sell high? WTF is going on

Nobody wants Faulk, that's the problem. Plus they made that stupid trade for Marleau.
- BetweenTheDots

I thought they were gonna buy Marleau out...?